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The online money gaming industry in India is under immense pressure as companies face tax demands that exceed their total revenue. At least two gaming companies have filed interlocutory applications in the Supreme Court, seeking interim relief against the GST department's move to impose a 28% tax on the entire betting pool for past years. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) department has begun issuing adjudication notices to finalize its claims ahead of the February 5, 2024 deadline. If the notic
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FAQ :
Gaming companies are seeking interim relief from the Supreme Court to halt massive GST demands that they argue exceed their total revenue and threaten their existence.
The core issue is the GST department's demand for a 28% tax on the entire betting pool for past years, which gaming companies argue should only apply to their service fees.
GST adjudication notices must be converted into adjudication orders by February 5, 2024, to remain valid under GST regulations.
The industry is challenging the legality of taxing the full deposit, the retroactive application of GST on transactions before October 2023, and the constitutional validity of Rule 31A of the GST Act.
The retrospective demands are putting many firms in financial jeopardy, with some lacking the resources to pay and facing potential shutdowns, threatening the overall sector.
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